Whether readers come to Ruthless Gods for the romance, the gothic world, or the immersive fantasy, they're sure to find all that and more in this well-executed follow-up to Wicked Saints. Ominous yet beautiful and populated by ever more absorbing characters, this second volume offers an increasingly interesting world to inhabit. Romance doesn't extend beyond a few steamy kisses, and language is mild with just a few uses of "s-t" and "f-k." A primary character nearly dies after being attacked by a monster, and an important minor character is killed. Bloody scenes of violence involve blood magic, daggers, swords, and crossbows. There are positive messages about loyalty and doing what's best for the majority, but characters are flawed and hurt others, though they are doing their best to survive an increasingly complicated and chaotic journey. After the dramatic end to Wicked Saints, uneasy allies Nadya, Serefin, and Malachiasz leave Tranavia with their friends for the forests of Kalyazin, where they unwittingly become pawns in a dangerous battle between forces more ancient than the gods they do and don't believe in. Duncan's Something Dark and Holy trilogy. Parents need to know that Ruthless Gods is the second book in Emily A. Serefin gets drunk and refers to being drunk in the past to escape the pressures of being a prince, then a king, as well as the voices in his head.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide.
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